This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who wants to gain hands-on exposure to franchise operations, financial analysis, business performance reviews, and strategic decision-making.Working closely with the Financial Analyst, you'll help turn financial data into meaningful business insights, support franchise reviews, and play a key role in monitoring performance across a national franchise network.What You'll Be Getting Stuck Into: Assisting with the planning and scheduling of annual franchise business reviews Supporting the completion of franchise performance and operational reviews Preparing and maintaining templates, reports, and review documentation Analysing financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports Reviewing franchise financial data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and areas for growth Benchmarking franchise performance against key metrics and industry standards Identifying potential cost-saving opportunities and revenue leakages Preparing financial analysis and insights for business review meetings Calculating financial ratios and supporting performance assessments Assisting with business valuations and financial modelling Reviewing financial controls and highlighting potential risk areas Monitoring compliance with franchise and shareholder agreements Coordinating annual franchise compliance declarations Contributing to monthly reports presented to Exco Assisting with ad hoc projects and analysis as required What We're Looking For: Minimum 2 years' experience in a Financial Analyst or Financial Accountant role CA(SA), Professional Accountant (SA), CIMA, or similar professional qualification preferred Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and a genuine appreciation for spreadsheets) SAICA or SAIPA registration advantageous Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail Ability to work with large volumes of financial data and translate numbers into meaningful insights Why This Opportunity? This role offers far more than month-end reporting. You'll gain exposure to business performance, franchise operations, financial strategy, and stakeholder engagementmaking it an excellent stepping stone for someone looking to accelerate their career in finance and commercial analysis.Apply now!